Marshall Field and Company built their third permanent store in 1892 after fires
damaged their first two. By 1907, through the acquisition of adjacent buildings
and the construction of new ones, the department store occupied the entire block
bounded by State, Washington, and Randolph Streets and Wabash Avenue in Chicago's
Loop. This location was key for other businesses in the city's emerging retail
district. Field himself emphasized the importance of customer service and is considered
to be one of the leading figures in the development of the department store.

Still
serving its original purpose, the 12-story granite building shows little exterior
alteration and exhibits an interior that has retained much of it original vitality.
This Commercial style building is primarily based on the designs by Daniel Burnham.
The first two stories feature smooth granite pilasters that separate the bays
and cover the steel support piers. An entablature with a dentilated cornice rises
above the 10th floor. The 11th and 12th floors compose the crown with its recessed
windows and fluted Ionic columns. These columns span both floors and support the
cornice which caps the building.

In 1978, the Marshall Field and Company
Building was designated a National Historic Landmark. The recently renovated Marshall
Field's was bought by the Target Corporation in 1990, but still retains its founder's
name.

The Marshall Field and Company Building is located at 111 N. State
St. It is open to the public Monday-Saturday 10:00am to 7:00pm, Sunday 11:00am
to 6:00pm. Call 312-781-1000 or visit Macy's for seasonal hours
and further information.